Certificate In Public Health Inspection (CIPHI) BOC Practice Test

Which action must be done before vacuuming when dealing with bed bugs?

Vacuuming Throw out items Steam cleaning Washing clothes

Correct Answer:

Steam cleaning

Explanation:

Before vacuuming, use hot steam cleaning. The heat from steam kills bed bugs on contact and also reaches into cracks, seams, and fabric folds where they hide. This hot treatment reduces the number of live bugs and loosens eggs and debris, making vacuuming far more effective. If you vacuum first, you risk scattering live bugs and eggs to other areas and may not remove those hidden in crevices. After steaming, vacuum thoroughly to remove dead bugs and any loosened eggs, then proceed with laundering or other treatments as needed.

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